NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $650,000 - $697,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,337 Sq Ft
$506/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 06, 2015

Last sale price $285,000 $213 Per Sq Ft

Est. 132% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,956/month

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Corner Lot
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of October 2015

FUN AT THE LAKE! Charming, renovated year-round cabin with private shared access to Lake Buel a short stroll down the road. First floor has an open living/dining floor plan with a a gorgeous stone fireplace, kitchen, laundry room, and full bath. Upstairs, four bedrooms share a full bath. A large screened porch overlooks a pretty yard. 10 minutes to Great Barrington. 5 minutes to Ski Butternut.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Lynch

COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB License #9058361 Listed on: 06/01/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Lynch

BERKSHIRE PROPERTY AGENTS, LLC License #9058361

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,752

Year Built

  • 1945

Lot Details

  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,337 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Dirt Floor

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Nm Central Elementary School
  • Mount Everett Middle School
  • Mount Everett High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,752

Year Built

1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Cottage
  • Accessibility: 1st Flr Full Bath
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: From Great Barrington, take Route 23 East 2.3 miles to Lake Buel Rd. Turn right onto Lake Buel Rd. Go 1.8 miles to Downs Rd (look for many signs). Property is down the road, first house on the left.
  • Marketing Headline: VACATION COTTAGE WITH LAKE ACCESS
  • Estimated Year Built: 1945
  • Right Of Way: Unk
  • Property Water Features: Lake Access, Lake, Close to Water, Deeded Rights
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1945

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Range Hood, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Basement: Crawl, Concrete Floor, Unfinished, Dirt Floor
  • Insulation: Cellulose, Fiberglass
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace (s), Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Skylight(s)
  • Floor: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1337.00
  • Total Rooms: 8

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Lighting, Porch, Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles, Fiberglass
  • Waterfront Lake Pond Name: Lake Buel
  • Exterior Siding: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 100 Amp
  • Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Internet Service: DSL Available, Dial Up Available
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: Unk
  • Water: Well
  • Well Detail: Drilled
  • Flood Hazard Area: Unk
  • Heat Cool Vent: Hot Water, Boiler, Multizone

Schools

  • Elementary School: NM Central
  • Middle School: Mount Everett
  • High School: Mount Everett

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 0.58
  • Total Assessed Value: 291500.00
  • Assessed Year: 2015.00
  • Lot Description: Corner, Irregular Shape, Adj to Protected Ld, Wooded
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 25,265
  • Easement: Unk
  • Survey: Unk

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2751.76
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: NM Central
  • High School: Mount Everett
  • Middle School: Mount Everett

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2015
Closed on
Oct 6, 2015
Sold by
Potoski John and Potoski Kathleen
Bought by
Heisler Robert E and Wolstein Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Tom Lynch
COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB
Buyer's Agent
Tom Lynch
COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.39%
Current Estimated Value
$660,193

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$375,193
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.78%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2005
Sold by
Epstein Paul and Epstein Bette Sue
Bought by
Potoski John and Potoski Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1998
Sold by
Gitman-Lariar Diane
Bought by
Epstein Paul and Epstein Bette Sue
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Heisler Robert E $285,000 --
Potoski John $340,000 --
Epstein Paul $77,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Heisler Robert E $100,000
Previous Owner Epstein Paul $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/06/2015 10/06/15 Sold $285,000 -3.4% $213 / Sq Ft
10/02/2015 10/02/15 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2015 06/01/15 For Sale $295,000 -- $221 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,090 $589,300 $258,700 $330,600
2024 $4,084 $547,400 $235,200 $312,200
2023 $3,569 $426,400 $211,700 $214,700
2022 $3,374 $362,800 $180,300 $182,500
2021 $5,793 $283,100 $148,900 $134,200
2020 $5,219 $274,100 $148,900 $125,200
2019 $5,053 $258,900 $141,000 $117,900
2018 $5,015 $259,000 $139,400 $119,600
2017 $2,610 $266,300 $146,700 $119,600
2016 $2,724 $283,700 $145,000 $138,700
2015 -- $291,500 $141,600 $149,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 211315

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: NEWM-000101-000000-000078